Career Readiness

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Pennsylvania's economic future depends on the development of a skilled workforce prepared to meet current and future demands of a global, 21st century economy. K-12 education plays a significant role in supporting the ongoing growth of local, state, national, and global economies by engaging their students in career readiness programs, curriculum, and initiatives. PDE's CAREER READY PA webpage includes categories dedicated to the following:

Career Education and Work Standards  (Career Awareness and Preparation; Career Acquisition; Career Retention and Advancement; Entrepreneurship)

• SLO- Student Learning Objectives for School Counselors (Grades 5 & 11)

• Core Implementation Strategies & Resources

• Grade Level Benchmarks (Grades 3, 5, 8, 11)

• Resources: (hyperlinks)

Core Internet Resources (K-12; Primary & Intermediate Grade Level; Middle & High School Grade Level)

Career Portfolios & Graduation Projects

Entrepreneurship

Pedagogy

Rubrics for Evaluating Career Readiness Resources & Brochures/Pamphlets for Distribution

Curriculum & Crosswalks 

Implementation Assessments for School Districts

CAREER READY TOOLKIT (SAS)

The CAREER READY TOOLKIT introduces the PA Career Ready Skills (PA CRS) and Continuum and provides resources for implementation. The toolkit includes the following:

• PA Career Ready Skills Continuum

• Skills in the Classroom

• Implementation Resources

• Teaching Practices Videos

• Supportive Practices

• Family Engagement Resources